We Run Bayview 5K

WE RUN BAYVIEW 5K

Saturday, October 18, 2025

YCD's We Run Bayview (WRB) 5K is completely FREE to attend and will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.

WRB isn’t just about the run; it’s a stride towards a stronger, more vibrant and empowered community. By participating, you’re not only embracing a healthier lifestyle but also supporting the future of our youth.

Donations from the event will directly benefit our Transitional Age Youth customers, providing them with opportunities in education, career and professional development, essential resources, mental health and wellness, and housing assistance. Together we're investing in the future leaders of our community.

Historical Significance of Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

We are excited to host YCD’s inaugural We Run Bayview 5K at the iconic Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (CPSRA), a location deeply tied to the legacy of our founder, Claude Everhart.

Claude Everhart has been a pivotal figure in our community's development. As the chairman of the Candlestick Point Citizens’ Advisory Committee, he played a crucial role in transforming the Bayview–Hunters Point area into the beautiful CPSRA we enjoy today. Claude championed community-driven development, turning neglected and polluted land into a vibrant natural park built on landfill.

In the late 1950s, Candlestick Park Stadium's construction drastically changed the area, leaving it neglected and used as a dumpsite. By the early 1970s, the local community, including Everhart and Art Agnos, began lobbying to reclaim the land for a park.

Thanks to the efforts of Everhart, Agnos, and other community leaders, in 1974, California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown secured $10 million in funding for the park. The land was finally designated for a state park in 1977, with neighborhood residents and local businesses coming together to develop fishing piers, picnicking areas, and trails.

Our We Run Bayview 5K honors the enduring impact of Claude Everhart's contributions. Join us in trailing along the paths that have been shaped by our community's history and efforts, and help us build a vibrant future together.